CTA thanks US Prez Biden for signing Resolve Tibet Act

Dharamsala, July 18

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held a ceremony in the Sikyong Hall to show gratitude to US President Joe Biden for signing the Resolve Tibet Act, adopted as an official US policy. In a ceremony held yesterday evening, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Officiating Sikyong Dolma Gyari, Standing Committee of Tibetan Parliament-Exile, Secretaries of different departments and the staff of the CTA were present.

Cabinet Secretary Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of celebrating and expressing gratitude to all involved in enacting this law at this pivotal moment. Following his remarks, DIIR Secretary Karma Choeying read the drafted Tibet Resolve Act, highlighting its primary objective to rebut the Chinese government’s misrepresentation of Tibetan history and affirm the stance of the US government against it.

Officiating Sikyong Dolma Gyari expressed deep satisfaction regarding the passage of this legislation. She underscored the Tibetan community’s joy over enacting the law and emphasised the enduring commitment of the USA to the situation in Tibet. She also said that during the Dalai Lama’s visit to the USA, the American President officially invited him to visit the White House.

She highlighted the pressing circumstances in Tibet by referencing several timely resolutions in the Congress. She said many Tibetan refugees receive equivalent rights to American citizens through the US Resettlement Programme.